You can't play forever. Jim Thome More Quotes by Jim Thome More Quotes From Jim Thome If I had to give advice about parents, it would be this: Value your relationships with them. Those relationships are what you stand for. Not only are we blessed to wear a uniform that says PHILLIES on the front, but we have our names on the back. That name means you're playing for your family. Jim Thome blessed names mean I really do try hard to be a good teammate. I can't run very fast, but I try to always run hard. I may strike out a lot, but I try to walk to set up the guys who are hitting after me. Jim Thome effort guy running The strongest thing I put into my body is steak and eggs. I just eat. I'm not a supplement guy. Steroids are not even a thought. Jim Thome eggs motivational sports This is a tremendous honor (winning the 2002 Roberto Clemente Award), to be considered in the same class as Roberto Clemente. He is a hero and role model for all of us who play the game and strive to be as good a player and person as he was. Jim Thome player hero winning Is my ability what it was at, say, 25 or 30 years old? Probably not, but I like to compete. I like to go out and play the game hard. Jim Thome games play years I've always enjoyed interleague play. It gives you a chance to see different clubs, to go to different places. It gives you a good chance to see where you are, where you stand with other teams. Jim Thome team play giving The passion is my favorite part of the city [Philadelphia]. You go from 'we love you' to 'we hate you' back to 'you walk on water.' You're driving, and somebody might wave or somebody might flip you off. Jim Thome passion hate love-you Not playing every day, I kind of healed up a little bit from the little injuries that I had the year before. Then, when I got home this winter and my body wasn't beat up, I said, 'Wait a minute, this may work out.' Jim Thome home winter years I don't really like filling my brain with a lot of stuff. Jim Thome filling brain stuff There's an inner feeling you get when you get in a situation to do well in a game. It's hard to explain. Jim Thome situation games feelings I sign every autograph I can for kids because I remember myself at that age. I think it's ridiculous that some guys won't sign for a kid. Jim Thome guy kids thinking My favorite thing to do is still to go back to Peoria, go to my cabin and hunt with the boys. This is a great lifestyle, don't get me wrong. But fun for me is going back with my buddies I grew up with. Jim Thome cabins fun boys When do you know it's time to say, 'OK, that's it?' That is the most difficult part of any decision like that because you don't want to throw the 'R' word out there. I've mentioned it a couple times, but not in the sense that I'm doing it. That word is very fragile. We'll see. Jim Thome couple decision want We all make mistakes and sometimes you say things and you really don't realize what you're saying at that moment. Jim Thome realizing mistake sometimes My family has loved Minnesota and that was one of the big reasons we decided to come back. For me, family decisions were a big part to coming back to the Twins. Jim Thome minnesota twins decision Every player that plays for any organization, having great fans on your side every night is a great thing. Jim Thome your-side player night My dad told me when I went into high school, 'It's not what you do when you walk in the door that matters. It's what you do when you walk out.' That's when you've made a lasting impression. Jim Thome dad doors school You always want to get at-bats. You always want to contribute. Jim Thome bats want Charisma's good every night. Something special is always about to happen. You've got to believe it. Jim Thome special night believe It's tough to strike out. Believe me. I hate striking out. It's no fun. It's embarrassing. But there really isn't anything I can do. It's just a part of my game. Jim Thome hate fun believe
